Window of opportunity. [NATO policy recommendations]

Journal Article · Tue May 01 04:00:00 EDT 1984 · Bull. At. Sci.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1080/00963402.1984.11459218· OSTI ID:6765287

Carver, M

The Stockholm Conference, a new Secretary-General, and a generally relaxed level of tensions make this a good time for the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) to reevaluate and reform its nuclear policy. One step would be to determine which measures NATO could undertake on a unilateral basis and which require negotiation with the Soviet Union and a process of verification. A first step could be the unilateral withdrawal of short-range nuclear battlefield systems. Other steps could be to abandon dual-capable delivery systems, leaving a clear differentiation between systems which deliver nuclear and conventional weapons, and to adopt a no-first-use policy. Before taking these risks, however, NATO must develop greater internal self-confidence.

• OSTI ID: 6765287
• Journal Information: Bull. At. Sci.; (United States), Journal Name: Bull. At. Sci.; (United States) Vol. 40:5; ISSN BASIA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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